AI Email Filtering

Every Sales Team Has ChatGPT Now. Your Inbox is Screwed.

October 12, 2025 281 views
Remy Tennant

Remy Tennant is the founder of Sledgehammer, an AI-powered email filter designed to help founders and executives reclaim their inbox from cold outreach. With years of experience in email productivity and AI, Remy is passionate about building tools that save time and increase focus.

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Imagine opening your inbox and being hit with a tidal wave of digital garbage. I'm talking about sales emails crafted by AI that are so dull, they make paint...

Imagine opening your inbox and being hit with a tidal wave of digital garbage. I'm talking about sales emails crafted by AI that are so dull, they make paint drying look exciting. Every sales team worth their salt has ChatGPT now, and guess what? Your inbox is paying the price. These aren't just emails—they're a full-scale assault on your productivity and sanity.

I've been there. Just yesterday, I got an email that started with, "Dear valued business partner." I don't even know this person! But there it was, clogging up my inbox like a stubborn hairball. Let's get real: cold emails are spam. Period. The problem is, they're getting smarter, thanks to AI. But don't worry, Sledgehammer's here to slice through the noise and give you back your time—time you should be spending building your empire, not drowning in spam.

Why Your Inbox is a Warzone

First off, let's talk about the sheer volume. According to Forbes, the average person receives over 120 emails a day. That's insane! And with AI tools like ChatGPT, every sales team thinks they've cracked the code to your attention. Spoiler: They haven't.

  • AI-generated emails are flooding your inbox, pretending to be authentic.
  • The personalization is fake, the value is zero, and the time-waste is astronomical.
  • You’re losing 2 hours a week to this garbage. Imagine what you could build with that time.

The AI Arms Race: How It Got This Bad

Here's the scoop: AI tools have made it easier than ever to send mass emails that look personalized. But they're just facades. These tools can pump out thousands of emails in the time it takes you to sip your morning coffee. And we're not just talking text-based emails. We're talking about AI-generated videos, voice notes, the whole shebang.

  • Companies think AI is the silver bullet for sales, but in reality, it's just more noise.
  • The real cost? Your focus, your productivity, and your sanity.
  • You need a solution—one that doesn't just filter but obliterates unwanted emails like Sledgehammer does.

Sledgehammer: The Solution You Didn't Know You Needed

When I built Sledgehammer, I had one goal: to give people their time back. I wanted to create an AI email filter that doesn't just sort emails but wipes out spam before you even see it.

  • Tools like Sledgehammer use advanced machine learning to distinguish between genuine emails and spam.
  • It’s not just about blocking; it’s about empowering you to focus on what truly matters.
  • Imagine an inbox where only emails that matter make it through—sounds like a dream, right?

The Brutal Truth: Stop Being Nice to Cold Emails

Let's face it: we're too polite. We sift through spam, hoping to find that one golden nugget. But let's get real, that nugget is a myth. The real gold lies in the time saved by not having to deal with this nonsense.

  • According to Forbes, workers waste 28% of their time on emails.
  • Why are we letting spam steal our time and our focus?
  • It's time to get ruthless with your inbox and let tools like Sledgehammer do the dirty work.

Actionable Steps: Take Back Your Inbox

You're not powerless. Here’s how you can start taking action today:

  • Use Sledgehammer: Let it filter out the noise so you can focus on what matters.
  • Set Clear Boundaries: Make it known that unsolicited emails are unwelcome.
  • Automate: Use AI to fight AI—Sledgehammer can be your first line of defense.

And if you need more convincing, just think about how AI tools have made spam worse. It's time to arm yourself.

Conclusion

Your inbox isn't just a collection of emails—it's a battlefield. Every minute you spend sorting through spam is a minute you're not building. It's time to stop letting AI-generated spam steal your time. Arm yourself with Sledgehammer, and start taking back control today. Because let's be real: you don't owe cold emailers anything. Period.

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